When I was in Wales in July, the husband were in Wales and as we were driving around, we saw a "Woolen Mill" sign which I somehow managed to convince the husband to follow. Sadly when we got there it became apparent that the wool mill was closed and had been for some time. I was really disappointed as I had really thought that I was about to stumble upon a hidden treasure.
Then, back in August, the husband and I went on another road trip to Wales to see the family and go and worship at the feet of my little nephew (I got another picture from my sister-in-law earlier today and he's so so cute).
Oh luck of luck, we saw another "Woolen Mill" sign and the husband, possibly a little reluctantly agreed to follow the sign and we finally found it... And it was definitely worth the detour.
Finally, you must have guessed that I didn't go there without buying any yarn (as if!!). Trefriw Mill used to sell lots of yarn but they have gradually cut it back as knitting went out of fashion. I pointed out to them when I was there that it was coming back in but the lady said that their sales were dwindling and that they were seriously thinking of no longer selling yarn in hanks which would be a great shame. I will post the shades that they had when I was there next week. If anyone is interested, you can call them up and they will send the yarn to you. They are one of the last independant mills and it would be sad if they no longer sold yarn.
Oh - that makes me sad to think of them not selling yarn anymore...
I missed the official debut but wanted to say that Jenny is GORGEOUS!! Perfect fit and perfect style - I can see why you don't want to take it off. :-)
Posted by: Vicki at September 13, 2005 08:30 PMThanks for the link Amelia. I'll be sure to include an enforced stop there on our next trip to Wales. It would be a great shame if it stopped selling yarn.
Posted by: Mary at September 13, 2005 01:34 PMThe yarn looks and smells wonderful - I'm trying to keep my hands off of it long enough to finish the shawl - I have a sneaky feeling I'm going to need that needle!
Posted by: Yvonne at September 12, 2005 10:25 PMOh I hope they don't close down - as so many of these places have. I can remember when Rowan - or at least most of it was still spun and dyed in Yorkshire (near where my Grandparents lived). Now everything seems to be spun abroad I guess for cheapness. I can still remember visiting the mill with my Grandmother, the smell, the noise, the dye pots everything. I found it facinating, and would love to visit one again. Am off to look at colours. Lets hope we can at least keep this one going.
Posted by: carol at September 12, 2005 02:36 PMIt's a beautiful part of the world. It's so heartbreaking when you hear of these places shutting down through lack of interest. A bit of advertising and maybe these places could have a new lease of life. Off to look at these colours again!
Posted by: Tracy at September 12, 2005 10:55 AMThat's where we went in March! We had gone three years ago alos, sort of fell upon it, and on this last visit we actually stayed in Bedws y Coed so that we could go back. I love their yarn. I hope they don't discontiue it. I definitely have to get some more.
Posted by: Shirra at September 12, 2005 04:00 AMHow neat! It would be so awesome to go on a field trip like that. I bet the whole place smelled of lanolin. I love that smell.
Posted by: Stacie at September 11, 2005 04:04 PM